Snapdeal announces Google Android One based Karbonn Sparkle V smartphone for Rs. 6,399

Google is announcing the global launch of Android One platform with its Android One debut event in India. Android One will debut with 3 smartphones, one each from Micromax, Spice and Karbonn. All of which are expected to be running on Mediatek quad-core SoCs. We just got a press release from Snapdeal, the exclusive launch partner for Karbonn Sparkle V, the Google Android One smartphone from Karbonn. Here are the specification details from the SnapDeal listing page.

Technical Specifications In Sales Package Battery, USB Cable, Charger, Earphone, Gift box, Warranty Card, User Manual

General Features Handset Model Karbonn Android One Form Touch SIM Dual SIM Business Features Email Call Features Call waiting, Call forward 2G Network Yes 3G Network Yes

Software Operating Frequency GSM :850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz 2100MHz/850MHz Processor N/A OS Version Android 4.4 RAM 1 GB

Display Size 4.5 inch Resolution FWVGA 480*854 pixels Other Display Features N/A

Camera Primary Camera 5 MP Secondary Camera 2 MP Video Recording Yes HD Recording N/A Zoom Yes Other Camera Features N/A

Connectivity GPRS Yes EDGE Yes 3G Yes Wifi Yes USB Connectivity Yes GPS Yes Bluetooth Yes

Memory & Storage Internal memory 4GB User Memory 2 GB (Approx) External memory Micro SD, up to 32GB

Multimedia Video Yes Audio Yes FM Yes

Dimensions Size 113*66*10.4mm Weight N/A

Battery Type 1700mAh Talk Time N/A Standby Time N/A

Sound Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack Yes

Other Features Call Memory Yes SMS Memory Yes Phone Book Memory Yes Sensors G-Sensor , Proximity sensor, Light sensor, E-Compass, Gyro Sensor

Source: http://www.snapdeal.com/product/karbonn-android-one-red/1389076706

And, here is the press release from Snapdeal

PRESS RELEASE                                                                               

Snapdeal.com exclusively launches the new Karbonn SPARKLE V

New Delhi, September 15, 2014: Snapdeal.com, India’s largest online marketplace, has strategically collaborated with Karbonn to launch their latest smartphone-Karbonn SPARKLE V which runs on Android 1. The new smartphone promises the consumers to provide – Always the latest. The phone is being launched in the Indian market with the latest version of Android and comes with extremely powerful features.  

The Karbonn SPARKLE V comes with Android 1 Operating System, 5 MP Primary Camera, 4.5 inch display. The phone offers users a variety of applications and features which are pre-loaded in the phone. With this new launch- Snapdeal.com enters in to the Android One segment. The phone will automatically update the latest version of Android soon after it is released.

Speaking about this, Tony Navin, Senior Vice President- Electronics & Home at Snapdeal.com said, “We are excited to partner with Karbonn to launch this latest innovation in the mobiles category. With this launch we will enter the Android 1 category for the first time and we are sure that our consumers will be thrilled with this new launch. At Snapdeal.com we are constantly expanding our mobiles and accessories category with new ground-breaking launches”

Mr. Shashin Devsare, Executive Director of Karbonn said, “Recognizing the potential of mobile phone technology in empowering the masses, Karbonn has been focused towards bringing cutting–edge mobile phone devices packed with innovative features to the consumers. The launch of Android One powered Sparkle V in collaboration with Google is aimed at fulfilling our combined vision of bringing millions of untapped Indian consumers under the mobile technology fold. Instant software upgrades, fast and responsive interface and pre-embedded popular apps has been designed in line with the needs of the consumers of emerging markets like India.”

The phone comes in handy with a colorful and bold google designed interface making it an intuitive experience for the user.

Link: www.snapdeal.com/product/karbonn-android-one-red/1389076706